Rural Women: Freedom camping out of sorts with agricultural sector
Lack of enforcement and education around freedom camping has led to ongoing issues.
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Worries over winter food supply for stock
Ruapehu/Wanganui Rural Support Trust "quietly" working with six landowners.
Rain's benefit likely to be short-lived
Rain forecast for later in the week welcome but its effect would be relatively short-lived
False E.coli reading at Takapau water plant
CHB District council will have to file its second "transgression" over water standards.
Karakia and planting to launch Te Arawa Wai Warriors
Local rangatahi will plant pohutukawa trees at the launch of the Te Arawa Wai Warriors.
Residents petition council over pump station
Proposed Karanema Drive water pump station sparks noise and property value concerns.
Residents told to conserve water with soaring temperatures
Christchurch city council has asked residents to conserve water after soaring temperatures
Needle grass solution considered
The invasive Chilean grass can blind lambs and injure farm dogs.
How long does it take wool to degrade in the ocean?
This is a question Crown researchers hope to answer.
Kiwi release planned on Whangarei's urban fringe
People in the heart of Whangarei could soon hear the call of kiwi from just up the road
Two Hawke's Bay water spots contaminated
High Cyanobacteria readings in two Hawke's Bay water spots have prompted no-swim warnings.
Heatwave in Otago, Southland prompts health warning
A predicted heatwave has public health officials warning people in Otago and Southland.
Queenstown Lakes District Council says trees stressed in heat
Wanaka's parks and reserves appear to be drying out in heat wave.
Majority of freedom camping fines unpaid in Waitaki District
Many freedom campers in the Waitaki District are not paying their fines.
Queenstown Lakes Council fined $37,500 for sewage discharge into river
Queenstown Lakes district council was fined for discharging sewage into Kawerau River.
Shama helping teens explore sustainability in Hamilton
Teens are invited to participate in a youth community leadership programme run by Shama.
Seven projects secure funding to improve water quality in Manawatu
Seven community groups have secured financial aid from the Manawatu River Leaders'.
Northland farmer puts his hand up for Beef + Lamb director
Murray Jagger wants dairy farmers to register with Beef + Lamb to vote, to have a say.
Taxpayers to fund tree hut removal
Taxpayers to pay for the removal of a tree hut on a Lake Wakatipu willow island.
Freedom camping ban for Queenstown
Mayor says ban is a response to the significant growth in freedom camping.
Disgust at dumping by sheep rustlers in Lake Rotopokaka
Dumped sheep heads and offal in Lake Rotopokaka have caused outrage in the Far North.
Project Parore to clean up streams in Katikati
Tangaroa, God of the sea, rivers and lakes, blessed Project Parore on Sunday afternoon.
Opinion: Confessions of a devout recycler
I would highly recommend you non-believers try a spot of recycling for at least a month.
Worker: 'We were all exposed...we could barely breathe and see'
Social media attacks on toxic ammonia leak prompt explanation from Affco Imlay plant
Water storage to improve standards
The question is, what causes the most pollution in our rural rivers?
Mycoplasma bovis testing regime to begin
A testing regime for Mycoplasma bovis will provide a clearer indication of spread.
Wrong day to light 'heaps of rubbish' in Maheno
A fire in the North Otago region was "absolutely'' preventable.
Otago Bees Ltd honey plant set to start production in Alexandra
A honey extraction plant in Alexandra is set to process tonnes of honey in the district.
Machinery cause of second Jacks Point fire in Queenstown
Fire crews yesterday scrambled to the second grass fire at Jacks Point in five days.
Swimmers told to avoid Patea river due to high E.coli readings
People are being advised to avoid the Patea River in King Edward Park.
Titi discovered at nesting site in Maungaharuru Range
The Maungaharuru Range may soon roar again with the discovery of a titi/Cook's petrel.
Safe to swim? Confusion over swim safety messages
Is it safe to swim in our lakes? One agency says yes, another says maybe.
Fire destroys depot storing 1080
Suspicious fire followed break-in at council's 1080 storage depot.